A six-year-old boy who fell from a carnival ride while riding after-hours has died.

Euguene Mahauariki, 6, was riding the Cha Cha ride last Monday about 5.15pm when he somehow managed to fall from it.

His family today released a statement paying tribute to their “beautiful son”.

“Eugene was a happy, kind and caring boy and he loved nothing more than to dance. He was an energetic boy and he loved nothing more than playing with his siblings and his beloved two dogs,” a statement from Tammy and Stacey Mahauariki said.

“We could not have been more proud of him and cannot imagine our world without him.”

The family also thanked the staff at Royal Children’s Hospital where Eugene has been since the accident.

Paramedics responded to the Rye Carnival at about 6pm yesterday. (9NEWS) ()The boy was believed to be hanging from the gondola when he fell. (9NEWS) ()

The carnival was operated by Wittingslow Amusements and at the time of the incident, the carnival was closed to the public.